Description:
Situated in a single-story pavilion owned by the city, this is the only restaurant in Geneva that's not separated from the waters of the lake by a stream of traffic. It's set beneath the venerable trees of Mon Repos Park, not far from the United Nations complex. Although the candlelit interior is lovely, you may want to reserve a table on the outdoor terrace in warm weather. A talented French chef prepares a marvelous mousseline of sweetbreads and mushrooms. Other specialties, each delectable, include line-caught, grilled sea wolf with fresh fennel and olive oil, and braised strips of fera (freshwater lake fish) flavored with saffron. Pigeon breast is another fine choice, served with duck liver and fresh apricots. Ravioli appears in an unusual version stuffed with fresh watercress. The sorbets -- ask for a mixture -- are superb. The real allure here involves competent but not necessarily inspired cuisine, and a location and lakeside setting that more than compensates.
- © Frommer's 2013
-
Ask a local about La Perle du Lac
Locals have answered 18 questions about Geneva.
Ask Geneva Locals about La Perle du Lac
User Reviews for La Perle du Lac
-
This is an expensive one !
-
Food is fine at Perle du lac, but prices are quite high. Location is excellent by the lake (the reason why you pay more). Service is average, and should be better for such a high place.
-
Read full
review
on
TripAdvisor
- posted on 09.25.12
- by Swiss_traveler_70
-
what a indecent service
-
I don't care about the food and the wonderful location, places with such terrible service deserve to go bankrupt asap
-
Read full
review
on
TripAdvisor
- posted on 09.02.12
- by mzanetti
-
Excellant Restaurant in Beautiful location
-
Beautifully situated on the Shore of the lake, this restaurant has a choice of dinning rooms. Dined in a private dining room with colleagues overlooking the lake. Food was excellant...
-
Read full
review
on
TripAdvisor
- posted on 06.29.12
- by RDE411
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
-
Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 022/731-79-35
Address:
- 128, rue de Lausanne
- Geneva
Payments:
-
Hours:
- Tues-Sun noon-2pm and 7:30-10pm
- User Rating
